FoodByte
Venture Round in 2020
FoodByte Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2017, specializing in software solutions for food processors to streamline food safety management. Based in Wolfville, FoodByte offers products such as Traceability+, which facilitates product recalls, lot code tracking, and inventory management, and Standards+, which aids in the creation and monitoring of work plans for food safety. The company's compliance platform replaces traditional paper-based documentation, enabling users to upload standard operating procedures, including hazard analysis critical control point plans, and link them to relevant monitoring forms. This automation allows food manufacturers to prioritize production and growth while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
ReelData AI
Seed Round in 2019
ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.
FundMetric
Seed Round in 2019
FundMetric Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Halifax, Canada, specializes in providing a donor management and communication platform tailored for fundraising-based organizations. The company addresses the challenge of retaining donors by offering tools that segment and track donor behaviors, enabling personalized and effective donor experiences. FundMetric's platform assists users in crafting compelling fundraising narratives, analyzing constituent actions, identifying stewardship opportunities, and managing returning donors. Additionally, it automates tasks such as gift acceptance and receipt generation, allowing fundraisers to focus on major donors while efficiently handling the broader donor base. The company leverages analytics and predictive modeling to enhance the efficiency of non-profits and charities in their fundraising efforts.
Jaza Energy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Halifax, Canada, specializes in designing and developing integrated energy solutions for off-grid communities. The company's core business involves constructing solar energy charging stations in remote areas, providing a reliable and affordable electricity source for hundreds of households. These energy hubs power portable battery packs, which residents can use to illuminate homes, charge devices, and even support essential community infrastructure like water systems and schools, thereby eliminating the need for kerosene and long-distance travel for charging.
Trip Ninja
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Trip Ninja Inc., established in 2015 and based in Halifax, Canada, specializes in multi-destination flight booking solutions. Its core product is a web-based application that enables users to search for optimized travel routes worldwide at the lowest cost. Trip Ninja caters to both consumers via its website and businesses through its API, serving as a comprehensive tool for travel agencies seeking affordable and efficient trip planning.
Jaza Energy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Halifax, Canada, specializes in designing and developing integrated energy solutions for off-grid communities. The company's core business involves constructing solar energy charging stations in remote areas, providing a reliable and affordable electricity source for hundreds of households. These energy hubs power portable battery packs, which residents can use to illuminate homes, charge devices, and even support essential community infrastructure like water systems and schools, thereby eliminating the need for kerosene and long-distance travel for charging.